1. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington

2. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington Why is data important Informs national, regional, and local policy, strategies, and plans Meeting international reporting obligations Monitoring and measuring policy effectiveness Identifying waste service and infrastructure needs and gaps

3. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington Why is data important continued… Designing and implementing new services and monitoring the adequacy of existing services Providing information for the ongoing delivery of waste management services Providing education and feedback to users of waste services and other interested parties

4. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington The Drivers For Action Data has gained importance since the introduction of the WMA Determining effectiveness of waste levy Many councils are looking at this individually (this could make things complicated and expensive)

5. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington Potential solution Three key elements needed Definitions and standards (what are we measuring?) Systems for capturing and consolidating data Responsibility for providing/recording data

6. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington Outcomes sought Consistent definitions Standardised systems Clear roles and obligations Ability of Central Government to meet international reporting requirements Improved information for policy/decisions

7. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington Progress Clusters of authorities have already been talking WasteMINZ has subsequently become involved Discussions with key stakeholders including… Industry, government agencies et al.

8. your logo here WasteMINZ Mid-Year Roundup 2013. Wellington Path forwards Proposed application to WMF WasteMINZ would coordinate the application Likely two stage (feasibility and then implementation) Funding needs to come from somewhere! Strong consultation focus It’s not going to immediately be the great panacea Designed with future scalability in mind